An index of Robotics student resources
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Academic advising & support
- Graduate Advising Academic support for MS and PhD students including course planning and milestone guidance
- Scheduling and Advising Information Undergraduate academic advising resources and appointment scheduling
- Undergrad Q&A Piazza Student discussion forum for questions and peer-to-peer support
Career development & job search
- Engineering Career Resource Center Resume help, job fairs, and career coaching
- Robotics Pathways & Careers Speaker Series Learn from industry professionals about career paths
Course planning & registration
- Current Term Courses Browse all robotics courses offered this semester, including prerequisites and enrollment information
- Course Registration Guide Comprehensive step-by-step instructions for adding, dropping, and waitlisting classes
- Course Approval Request Request special permission for courses with enrollment restrictions or unique circumstances
Degree transitions & advanced options
- MS to PhD Admission Process Process for continuing from Master's to doctoral study
- Dual Degree Instructions How to add a second degree program
- Transfer of Credit Apply previous coursework toward your degree
Email lists & communication
- How to join/leave email lists Step-by-step instructions for managing your Mcommunity email subscriptions
- Robotics Events list Get notified about workshops, guest speakers, and special department activities in this Mcommunity
- Robotics Jobs list Receive curated internship opportunities, full-time positions, and research openings in this Mcommunity
- Quarterly Robotics newsletter Stay updated with quarterly highlights, research achievements, and department news from our Substack
English language resources
- English Language Institute Comprehensive language support and instruction for international students
- Academic English Courses Specialized courses for graduate students and scholars to improve academic communication
- Language Clinics One-on-one and small group tutoring for graduate students on specific language skills
- Conversation Circles Informal conversation practice groups to improve speaking and listening skills
Funding & financial support
- Funding for Graduate Students Information on assistantships, fellowships, and grants to support your graduate education
- Fellowship List Current Fellowship list students may apply or be nominated for
International student resources
- International Center Campus resource for international student support and services
- CPT/OPT Instructions Work authorization guidance for international students
- Reduced Course Load Process for taking fewer courses due to academic or personal circumstances
- I-20 Extensions How to extend your I-20 for program completion
Outreach & community impact
- Outreach Opportunities Volunteer for school visits, demos, and community events
- Outreach Ambassador Hours Reporting Form Log your volunteer hours
PhD resources
- Dissertation Committee & Thesis Proposal Guidelines for forming your committee and preparing your thesis proposal
- Completing Rackham's Doctoral Degree Requirements Official requirements and timeline for PhD completion
- Rackham Doctoral Degree Deadlines Important deadlines for dissertation defense and graduation
- Rackham Dissertation Handbook Comprehensive guide to formatting and submitting your dissertation
- Changing PhD Advisors Process and considerations for changing research advisors
Program guides & requirements
- Undergraduate Program Guide Your essential roadmap to the Robotics BSE degree, including all requirements, electives, and planning strategies
- Graduate Program Manual Comprehensive guide covering all Master's and PhD requirements, policies, and milestone timelines
- MS Degree Worksheet Interactive tool to track your Master's degree progress and ensure you're meeting all requirements
- Sequential Undergraduate/Graduate Studies (SUGS) Fast-track your education with this accelerated 5-year combined Bachelor's and Master's program
Research & independent study
- ROB 590/690 Proposal Form Submit proposals for independent study courses and research projects with faculty mentors
- ROB 590/690 Offerings View current ROB 590/690 project offerings by faculty
- ROB 590 and ROB 690 Information on processes for ROB 590 and ROB 690
- ROB 490 Proposal Form Submit proposals for undergraduate independent study courses
- SURE Program Summer Undergraduate Research in Engineering - Paid summer research experiences working directly with faculty on active research projects
- UROP Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program - Academic year research positions with stipends available across campus
- MDP Multidisciplinary Design Program - Team-based research opportunities combining multiple engineering disciplines
Safety, wellness & support
- Find help through the C.A.R.E. Center Confidential academic, personal, and financial support
- Reporting concerns or misconduct Safe and confidential reporting options
Share your success & get materials
- Robotics Communications resources Official slides, templates, and logos for presentations
- Submit your story/achievement Share your accomplishments with the department
Student employment & work
- Information on working for the department as a student TA, RA, and staff positions within robotics
Student organizations & community
- Robotics Undergraduate Student Council (RUSC) Undergraduate student government and community
- Robotics Graduate Student Council (RGSC) Graduate student government and community
- Student Project Teams Teams who have a home in the Wilson Student Team Project Center, which also includes the Robotics Makerspace
- Queer-Straight Alliance of Robotics (QSAR) Strives to establish community and provide resources for Robotics students who experiences have been impacted by gender identity and/or expression, and/or sexual orientation.
University-wide resources
- Academic Calendar & Add-Drop Deadlines Important semester dates and registration deadlines
- Engineering Course Guide Complete catalog of College of Engineering courses
- Robotics Research Guide Library resources for robotics research
- Rackham New Student Guide Essential information for new graduate students
- Rackham Graduate School Academic Policies Official graduate school policies
- Teaching Support (CRLT) Teaching development for graduate students and postdocs
Need more help? Contact our Student Services team at robotics-sso@umich.edu or 734-763-2369.